Sunderland have 'huge problem' as Le Bris warned play-off plan could backfire

Sunderland have 'huge problem' as Le Bris warned play-off plan could backfire

Former Black Cats striker Marco Gabbiadini has concerns over Sunderland's recent goalscoring record

Chris Wilder has dodged a major error ahead of play-offs after witnessing Sunderland downturn under Regis Le Bris

Sheffield United and Sunderland could face each other in the Championship play-off final next month, with both sides enduring turbulent form towards the end of this season. As the Championship approaches it’s final day fixtures, two sides who know for certain that their fate lies in the play-offs are Sheffield United and Sunderland. Chris Wilder’s side were beaten to automatic promotion by Leeds United and Burnley last week, condemning the Blade…

Regis Le Bris takes huge risk with Sunderland play-off approach, but time will be the true judge: Opinion News: The72 - Football League News

Sunderland have been in the promotion picture all season, but they’ve had a play-off spot locked down for three weeks now. Sunderland confirmed a top-six finish on April 8th and it has been highly likely for some time that they will finish 4th. That spot has been mathematically confirmed for SAFC for a while now, setting up a play-off semi-final clash with whoever finishes in 5th. Bristol City occupy that place heading into the play-offs, but an…